Jenifer Jernigan Research Paper

Pastored in 1952 by Alice Lavern Riles, known as Mother Sheppard, The Church of Columbus remains today within the city of Columbus, Georgia. From a tiny building on 49th Street, to the over a million-dollar facility today, The Church of Columbus has gone through its share of change. Growing up, the church was called the First United Pentecostal Church, but once the church moved locations, Pastor renamed it The Church of Columbus. Located on 2001 Double Churches Road, there lies my second home, with its grand 36,000 square feet structure. Growing up, I was always at the church, whether it was for practice, or just to play sports such as volleyball and football with my lifelong friends that I had made throughout my attendance at the church. According the church’s website, “the church has grown from a Sunday morning attendance of sixty-one in 1985, to a consistent attendance of over 400 in 2013” (The Church of Columbus). The church’s motto is “Loving all to Christ”. The motto refers to the church’s ultimate goal of reaching the 290,000 souls of the Columbus, Phenix City, Fort Benning area (The Church of Columbus). A church member, Lisa Gail Stringer-Johnson described the church; “The first thing you feel when you walk through the doors is an outpouring of Love and God’s presence.” I am extremely grateful that I have such a tremendous place to call my second home.

Beth has never been very religious, and her parents are concerned because she has stopped going to work and talks about how she has seen God. She says that she often sees God and he speaks to her. Beth states that God has chosen her the next leader of the church. Beth spends up to 5 hours per day speaking with God in tongues.

Ms. Woodard attends St. John A.M.E church she is a member of the young adult choir and the usher board. Ms. Woodard also helps out in our after school church program called The Joshua Generation. She is a member of Girl Scouts for eleven years, during that time, she earned badges and participated in several community service projects.

Nevertheless, she also a great role model for the community, she participate in several outreach activities, which give her the opportunity to further connect with others, exemplifying her generosity and care as she model God- giving spirit.

“She may continue to attend church twice a week, participate in Bible study and minister to female inmates at the Rowan County jail,” Bunning continued. “She

Donald G. Matthews said, “Was just what it was represented to me, a new entry into a new life, often to the consternation of those upon whom a woman had been psychologically dependent.”(Ch.6,131). This statement implies that women now had a sense of self confidence and also was preceding in church membership. More importantly these primary steps to women rights in the church provided opportunities for women to participate in outside affairs such as: charitable events, local groups, and missionary projects.

As Christians, we are to live in such a way that would lead others to Christ. Mother Goodman’s life has been most inspiring, especially to one of her long-time friends. He was willing to forsake a worldly lifestyle and accept Jesus as Savior because of her godly influence and high standards. He later became a member of New Hope and enjoyed reading his

This is a national women’s conference that’s held every year for women all over the world to unite as one. The goal is to save as many souls as possible and tell the good news of the gospel. Joyce Meyers has been doing this minister for forty years all over the world for every christian believer. Throught this event it has changed me and that’s why I wanted to share it because coming into contact with God has changed my whole life. Not only do you receive a word from God but you can give back to the community and be a partner to save a child’s life. Its an awesome worship experience and the whole trip is well worth who’s you are and who you belong to.

For over years’ people showed how much they appreciated her. The people let her know how much reading and studying the book have given them a new spiritual sense of the Bible and of their unchangeable relationship to God (Christian

and got others involved in prayers (Regan, 2015, p.59). She always found time to pray to her

Though change comes slowly for religious factions, change has come. Today, the Mennonite faith has female pastors, including one of Carolyn’s sisters, women in leadership, and does not

As a Church of Christ member, Hannah goes to church every Sunday and Wednesday. Hannah’s church does not listen to music to worship, they sing hymns instead. She loves to sing and has a wonderful voice. Hannah loves inviting people to come visit her church with her. She goes to a church camp every summer; the following year she hopes to be a spiritual leader at camp so she can bring others to Christ.

Madison Peterman, was a nine year old, bright and enthusiastic little girl from Milford, Delaware. In April 2009, tragedy struck our church family when Madison, her best friend Hannah, and her grandmother Mrs. Peterman succumbed to injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Madison was passionate about showing the love of Jesus to everyone she met and dreamed of going on a work and witness trip to Jamaica. She wanted to inspire hope and courage to other children in other parts of the world. Maddy was a part of our churches puppet ministry and enjoyed sharing Bible stories to other little children through the gift of puppetry.

Debra serves faithfully on the Counselors Ministry and at “This and That Thrift Store”. Corteze is also a member of the Counselor’s Ministry as well as the Soul Winning Action Team. He has a passion to grow and develop in the things of God in preparation for leadership. Debra initially came to Sonship during registration night to support her husband; however after observing what the Lord was doing she was compelled to join Sonship. The sense of expectancy and demonstration of faith displayed was irresistible.

Elizabeth A. Johnson (born December 6, 1941) is a Christian feminist theologian. She is a Distinguished Professor of Theology at Fordham University, a Jesuit institution in New York City. She is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood. Elizabeth A. Johnson (born December 6, 1941[1]) is a Roman Catholic feminist theologian. [2] She is a Distinguished Professor of Theology at Fordham University, a Jesuit institution in New York City. She is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood. Johnson has served as president of the Catholic Theological Society of America and is "one of its most well-known members."[3] The New York Times has described Johnson as, "a highly-respected theologian whose books are widely used in theology classes."[4]